Ohio · Metropolitan Area
Berkey is a small town in Ohio with a population of 296. Residents earn $108,409 per year, which is 44% above the national average.
Based on current data, Berkey receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Berkey stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Berkey is $108,409, which is significantly higher than the national average — 44% above $75,149. This places Berkey among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Berkey is $270,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 43.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Berkey experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches, including 37.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $108,409 |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,073 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,197 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,008 |
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 10,950 |
| County GDP | $33,400M |
| Restaurants | 1,092 |
| Healthcare | 1,399 |
| Retail | 1,333 |
| Manufacturing | 402 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,858 |
| 96% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.54% |
| Commute Time | 26.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.5% |
| Census Median | $270,000 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $269,589 |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 98.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,858 |
| 96% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.54% |
| Obesity | 30.4% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.8% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.0% |
| Depression | 27.7% |
| Mental Distress | 18.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.6% |
| Premature Death | 11,817/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,399 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 38 |
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.0 inches |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 37.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 701 ft (214 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (11.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 70/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7084°N, 83.8383°W |
| County FIPS | 39095 |
Winner: Democrat by 12.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 43.3% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 70/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 90.0% |
| Public Libraries | 21 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,399 |
| Restaurants | 1,092 |
| Retail Stores | 1,333 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 38 |
| Avg Commute | 26.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.5% |